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Estonian citizen in US pleads guilty to procuring electronics for Russia
Published: July 24, 2026 14:25
An Estonian citizen has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to procuring sensitive electronics for the benefit of the Russian military for "nearly a decade" and faces up to 40 years' imprisonment.
Estonian family's 300-animal hobby farm a labor of love
https://news.err.ee/1610085751/estonian-family-s-300-animal-hobby-farm-a-labor-of-love
Published: July 24, 2026 14:12
Running a hobby farm may not make financial sense, but for Marili Põrk and her family, the rewards of their Northern Estonian farm far outweigh the costs.
Defense Intelligence: Strikes on online retail hubs add economic pressure on Russia
Published: July 24, 2026 13:50
Ukraine's successful airstrikes in Russia, whose newest targets in recent weeks have included warehouses of internet platforms, are significantly damaging the aggressor's economy, the Estonian Defense Intelligence Center says in its Friday overview.
Tallinn Airport downplays impact if airBaltic cuts routes
https://news.err.ee/1610085877/tallinn-airport-downplays-impact-if-airbaltic-cuts-routes
Published: July 24, 2026 13:40
The Latvian state airline airBaltic may soon face bankruptcy or route cuts due to financial difficulties. Tallinn Airport says it sees no reason for panic if its largest carrier leaves.
Estonian women's choir brings home Singapore festival win
https://news.err.ee/1610085610/estonian-women-s-choir-brings-home-singapore-festival-win
Published: July 24, 2026 13:15
Tallinn women's choir Kevad won first place in its category at the Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF), earning a gold award in the 10th edition competition.
Australia simplifies Estonian driving license exchange process
https://news.err.ee/1610085646/australia-simplifies-estonian-driving-license-exchange-process
Published: July 24, 2026 12:44
Estonian drivers will soon be able to exchange their driving licences for Australian permits under a simplified procedure without taking a new test, the Ministry of Climate
Russia orders Yandex Maps to blur military and strategic sites near Estonia's border
Published: July 24, 2026 12:05
About a year ago, large blurry patches appeared in Russia's Yandex Maps application. In the western part of the country alone there were 120 of them.
Construction of 2+2 section of Tallinn-Tartu highway begins in autumn
https://news.err.ee/1610085619/construction-of-2-2-section-of-tallinn-tartu-highway-begins-in-autumn
Published: July 24, 2026 11:23
Work on the Käsukonna–Imavere 2+2 road section on the national Tallinn–Tartu–Võru–Luhamaa highway will begin in September and is expected to take approximately 2.5 years.
Star Estonian skier Kelly Sildaru starts new chapter as ski coach
https://news.err.ee/1610085550/star-estonian-skier-kelly-sildaru-starts-new-chapter-as-ski-coach
Published: July 24, 2026 10:53
Estonian freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru earned a level 3 assistant coach qualification, adding ski coach to a career marked by Olympic, World Championship and X Games medals.
32 migrants arrested in Estonia linked to Latvia-Belarus migration pressure
Published: July 24, 2026 10:50
More than 30 migrants have been detained by police in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, in recent days, believed to be connected to a surge in illegal immigration at the Latvia-Belarus border.
Domestic violence cases on the rise in Estonia this year
https://news.err.ee/1610085209/domestic-violence-cases-on-the-rise-in-estonia-this-year
Published: July 24, 2026 10:17
Police in Estonia say domestic violence cases have increased in this year, though the rise could also reflect more victims reporting abuse and seeking help.
Raul Eamets: Only those who learn to lead can compete for good jobs
https://news.err.ee/1610085523/raul-eamets-only-those-who-learn-to-lead-can-compete-for-good-jobs
Published: July 24, 2026 09:45
The labor market wants increasingly mature people, and education prepares increasingly childish ones. What are the solutions? The honest answer is that we do not yet know, writes Raul Eamets.
Advertising pros weigh in on controversial Estonian meat campaign
https://news.err.ee/1610085220/advertising-pros-weigh-in-on-controversial-estonian-meat-campaign
Published: July 24, 2026 08:59
Advertisers say a new campaign by Estonian meat producer Rannarootsi was bound to divide opinion after critics linked its imagery and wording to anti-Russian messaging.
Estonia fails to secure larger EU crisis aid for farmers
https://news.err.ee/1610085452/estonia-fails-to-secure-larger-eu-crisis-aid-for-farmers
Published: July 24, 2026 08:20
Recently a vote was held in Brussels on the use of €540 million from the agricultural crisis reserve. The opposition of Estonia and other like‑minded countries to the scheme under which money is allocated did not succeed.
Hospitals begin sending back patients with minor ailments after ER triage
Published: July 24, 2026 07:35
Since spring, hospitals have been allowed to send patients with milder health problems back home after an initial assessment in the emergency department. The first to start doing this was the North Estonia Medical Centre, which also issues an invoice for…
Rein Sikk: I founded the Order of Nonsense, and there is no shortage of candidates
Published: July 24, 2026 06:55
Journalist Rein Sikk says he has created an inverted award, with its first laureates being those who frightened small entrepreneurs who had placed signs along the roadside.
Paul Aron to drive in Alpine F1 Hungarian Grand Prix team practice session
Published: July 24, 2026 06:21
Estonian racing driver Paul Aron is to take part in a Formula One practice session for the Alpine team at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Viljandi Folk hopes festival will set new attendance record
https://news.err.ee/1610085193/viljandi-folk-hopes-festival-will-set-new-attendance-record
Published: July 24, 2026 05:39
Thousands of music lovers have already gathered in Viljandi to take part in the 33rd Viljandi Folk Music Festival. The organisers are hoping to set a new attendance record.
Presidential election: Some parties expect a debate, others back justice chancellor
Published: July 24, 2026 05:20
Estonia's political parties have taken different approaches to finding a new president, who will be elected this autumn, with some meeting all hopefuls and others betting on a single candidate.
Pärnu Defense Industrial Park litigation drags on due to noise complaints
Published: July 23, 2026 14:25
The Tallinn Administrative Court has postponed a decision on a complaint filed by NGOs and private individuals seeking to halt the construction of a planned defence industry park near Pärnu due to noise concerns.
Construction works in several Tallinn schools are behind schedule
https://news.err.ee/1610084755/construction-works-in-several-tallinn-schools-are-behind-schedule
Published: July 23, 2026 13:55
While the majority of Tallinn's education‑related construction projects this summer are on schedule, unexpected issues have arisen at the construction sites of Tallinn Secondary School of Science (Reaalkool) and Hiiu School.
Who wants to be Estonia's next president?
https://news.err.ee/1610084608/who-wants-to-be-estonia-s-next-president
Published: July 23, 2026 13:29
As the September presidential election fast approaches, several names have emerged as potential candidates to succeed Alar Karis. ERR News outlines those who want to run and those who do not.
Bank of Estonia expert: Russia's economy is approaching stagnation
https://news.err.ee/1610084782/bank-of-estonia-expert-russia-s-economy-is-approaching-stagnation
Published: July 23, 2026 13:20
Russia's economy is under pressure from Ukrainian airstrikes, Western sanctions and war losses, but the best indicator of problems in the economy is the decline in business confidence, said Bank of Estonia expert Peeter Luikmel.
Presidential nominee Indrek Laul: I aim to unite parties, worldviews
https://news.err.ee/1610084692/presidential-nominee-indrek-laul-i-aim-to-unite-parties-worldviews
Published: July 23, 2026 13:01
Presidential candidate nominee Indrek Laul says he wants to unite parties and different worldviews, following his nomination Thursday.
OTP Bank makes boldest dreams in Russia come true
https://news.err.ee/1610084590/otp-bank-makes-boldest-dreams-in-russia-come-true
Published: July 23, 2026 12:15
The company acquiring Luminor, one of Estonia's largest banks, promises to grant private clients in Russia loans of three million rubles in three minutes, writes Argo Ideon. A wide range of services is available for Russian enterprises.
Critics claim anti-Russian messaging in Estonian meat advertisement
https://news.err.ee/1610084398/critics-claim-anti-russian-messaging-in-estonian-meat-advertisement
Published: July 23, 2026 11:39
Estonian meat producer Rannarootsi is facing backlash as some say a new advertisement's imagery evokes the Russia-Ukraine war and uses derogatory slang for Russian-speakers.
Baltics to strengthen joint energy reserves, share emergency equipment
https://news.err.ee/1610084578/baltics-to-strengthen-joint-energy-reserves-share-emergency-equipment
Published: July 23, 2026 10:44
The Baltic states have agreed to share and jointly procure critical reserve equipment for the electricity system to strengthen the three countries' energy security.
Poll: Isamaa's Reinsalu still top choice for PM as Perling overtakes Michal
Published: July 23, 2026 10:12
Isamaa chair Urmas Reinsalu remains Estonia's top choice for prime minister, even as Parempoolsed chair Lavly Perling moves ahead of incumbent Kristen Michal (Reform).
Reader's question: Is it OK to go running when there's hot weather in Estonia?
Published: July 23, 2026 09:46
While the hottest days have come and gone in Estonia this year, without the heatwave conditions seen elsewhere in Europe, summer is still not done.
Erki Nool and Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen end coaching cooperation
https://news.err.ee/1610083579/erki-nool-and-finnish-athlete-saga-vanninen-end-coaching-cooperation
Published: July 23, 2026 09:01
Legendary Estonian decathlete and now coach Erki Nool and Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen have parted company. Vanninen said she wanted to train more in her home country.
First ever Finnish opera cruise brings nearly 900 fans to Saaremaa
https://news.err.ee/1610084149/first-ever-finnish-opera-cruise-brings-nearly-900-fans-to-saaremaa
Published: July 23, 2026 08:19
Hundreds of opera lovers sailed from Finland to Saaremaa this week aboard the island's first opera cruise, combining sightseeing with a performance of Verdi's "La Traviata."
Government ministers on vacation
https://news.err.ee/1610084206/government-ministers-on-vacation
Published: July 23, 2026 08:17
The coalition's weekly cabinet meeting and press conference will not take place this week as Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) and four other ministers are on holiday.
30 public figures nominate piano maker Indrek Laul to run as president
Published: July 23, 2026 07:44
The CEO of the grand piano manufacturer Estonia, Indrek Laul, has been nominated as a presidential candidate by dozens of public figures ahead of this autumn's elections.
Financial strain driving more cat surrenders to shelters
https://news.err.ee/1610084080/financial-strain-driving-more-cat-surrenders-to-shelters
Published: July 23, 2026 07:04
Growing numbers of cat owners in Estonia are giving up their pets due to financial hardship, adding to the seasonal influx of stray cats filling animal shelters each summer.
Politicians split over proposal to make health insurance mandatory for all
Published: July 23, 2026 06:36
Calls to reduce the number of medically uninsured people in Estonia by making health insurance payments mandatory have met with mixed responses from politicians.
Justice ministry reviewing anti-corruption law with private sector
https://news.err.ee/1610083204/justice-ministry-reviewing-anti-corruption-law-with-private-sector
Published: July 23, 2026 05:31
The Ministry of Justice is procuring an alternative legal assessment of the Anti-Corruption Act from legal experts for €15,000 to gain greater legal clarity. The ministry said legal problems have arisen from the implementation of the law.
Gallery: Scottish punk act The Exploited rock Tallinn's Paavli Kultuurivabrik
Published: July 22, 2026 14:41
Legendary Scottish second-wave punk band The Exploited uplifted an outdoor crowd in Tallinn last Saturday at Tallinn's Paavli Kultuurivabrik (Culture Factory).
9 drownings recorded this summer, mostly men over 50
https://news.err.ee/1610083201/9-drownings-recorded-this-summer-mostly-men-over-50
Published: July 22, 2026 14:10
Nine people have drowned this summer and most of the victims have been men over the age of 50, under the influence of alcohol. No women have drowned this summer.
Ministry to begin offering €10,000 grants to young creators
https://news.err.ee/1610083543/ministry-to-begin-offering-10-000-grants-to-young-creators
Published: July 22, 2026 13:55
The Ministry of Culture plans to introduce a new state cultural scholarship of €10,000 starting in August 2026. The support is intended for five creative professionals up to age 35 with higher education, to help them develop their careers and build…
Estonia's women fencers mostly make it through to world championships main draw
Published: July 22, 2026 13:37
Estonian fencers Irina Embrich and Veronika Zuikova are through to the women's individual épée main draw at the ongoing world championships in Hong Kong.
Horse rescued after getting head stuck between trees on Pärnu beach
https://news.err.ee/1610083300/horse-rescued-after-getting-head-stuck-between-trees-on-parnu-beach
Published: July 22, 2026 13:12
First responders had a relatively unusual callout in Pärnu this week, after a horse got its head lodged between two trees, Maaleht reported.
Expert: Ukraine's defense changes unlikely to have a 'direct' impact on battlefield
Published: July 22, 2026 12:30
Changes to Ukraine's top defense officials are unlikely to have a "very direct impact" on the situation on the battlefield, said security expert Rainer Saks, former secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2015-2020) and Foreign Intellegence…
Pärnu leaders' clash puts coalition at risk
https://news.err.ee/1610083267/parnu-leaders-clash-puts-coalition-at-risk
Published: July 22, 2026 12:30
Pärnu City Council chairman Andrei Korobeinik (Center Party) accuses mayor Kristel Voltenberg of interrupting a discussion on coalition functioning and of breaking agreements. Voltenberg says the current coalition has exhausted itself.
EIS uses €6.5M communications budget to target 20 countries
https://news.err.ee/1610083426/eis-uses-6-5m-communications-budget-to-target-20-countries
Published: July 22, 2026 12:10
Ursel Velve, head of the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS), says the agency aims to justify every euro of its communications budget, calling the spending essential for promoting Estonia abroad.
County court judge named suspect in biting assault on police officer
https://news.err.ee/1610083249/county-court-judge-named-suspect-in-biting-assault-on-police-officer
Published: July 22, 2026 11:52
A county court judge has been declared a suspect in a criminal offense case involving the biting assault of a police officer outside a Tallinn nightclub earlier this year.
Mezzo‑soprano: Even a leg in a cast won't keep me off the stage
https://news.err.ee/1610083243/mezzo-soprano-even-a-leg-in-a-cast-won-t-keep-me-off-the-stage
Published: July 22, 2026 11:10
Estonian mezzo‑soprano Annely Peebo had an open leg fracture, but despite that she stepped onto the stage at the Saaremaa Opera Days to sing Wagner.
Levadia stun top Swedish side IFK Göteborg in UEFA Conference League away win
Published: July 22, 2026 10:26
Meistriliga side FCI Levadia pulled off a shock win Tuesday by beating top Swedish side IFK Göteborg 2-1 away in their UEFA Conference League qualifying round two clash.
Health economists: Estonia's health insurance is like the American Dream
Published: July 22, 2026 10:10
In Estonia, about 7.2 percent of the population has no health insurance. With this indicator, we have fallen to second‑to‑last place in Europe, just ahead of Romania, and are approaching the United States. The situation would be resolved by mandatory…
Tallinn cancels construction work contract for Endla tänav tunnels
https://news.err.ee/1610083192/tallinn-cancels-construction-work-contract-for-endla-tanav-tunnels
Published: July 22, 2026 09:25
The City of Tallinn is terminating its construction contract with contractor INF Infra OÜ for the Endla tänav pedestrian tunnels, saying the company has failed to fulfil its contractual obligations.
'Historic' Estonia e-state reform targets efficiency, not cuts
https://news.err.ee/1610083168/historic-estonia-e-state-reform-targets-efficiency-not-cuts
Published: July 22, 2026 08:48
The government's planned digital state overhaul is not a cost-cutting exercise but a bid to use €300 million in annual IT spending more effectively, a ministry official said.
Police report sharp rise in thefts
https://news.err.ee/1610083150/police-report-sharp-rise-in-thefts
Published: July 22, 2026 08:08
This year more than 6,300 thefts have been registered in Estonia, and their number has risen by 12 percent compared with previous years. Most of the offences are petty thefts, which the police say are often the result of people's own carelessness.
Government pushes to close unfinished land reform
https://news.err.ee/1610082625/government-pushes-to-close-unfinished-land-reform
Published: July 22, 2026 07:25
Estonia wants to complete the land reform that began in 1991 and has submitted proposals on how to end, in the coming years, the situation in which nearly 10,000 land parcels still have no owner.
Coop Pank and LHV see mixed fortunes in Q2 2026
https://news.err.ee/1610082718/coop-pank-and-lhv-see-mixed-fortunes-in-q2-2026
Published: July 22, 2026 07:12
While Coop Pank has reported a rise in profits to the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026), LHV Pank's profits were down over the same period.
Seto Kingdom to be proclaimed for a day on August 1
https://news.err.ee/1610082691/seto-kingdom-to-be-proclaimed-for-a-day-on-august-1
Published: July 22, 2026 06:31
On the first Saturday of August, the Southeastern Estonian village of Mikitamäe will become the Seto Kingdom for a day, welcoming thousands to celebrate all things Seto.
Saaremaa mass grave remains unmarked months after reburial
https://news.err.ee/1610082682/saaremaa-mass-grave-remains-unmarked-months-after-reburial
Published: July 22, 2026 06:00
The mass grave at the Saikla‑Nõmme cemetery, where the remains of 199 Estonian people executed during the German occupation were reburied last November, still has no indication of who is buried there. The director of the Estonian Jewish Museum, Gennadi…
Gallery: Playful hats pop up on Tartu statues for British artist's new show
Published: July 22, 2026 05:22
Colorful hats and masks have appeared on prominent Tartu statues, heralding the opening of British artist Monster Chetwynd's first show at the Estonian National Museum (ERM).
Poll: EKRE rises to third place
https://news.err.ee/1610083081/poll-ekre-rises-to-third-place
Published: July 22, 2026 05:08
EKRE has risen to third place in the lastest party support survey, overtaking the Social Democrats (SDE).
Katrina Lehis, Estonia épée teams open Fencing World Championships
https://news.err.ee/1610082688/katrina-lehis-estonia-p-e-teams-open-fencing-world-championships
Published: July 21, 2026 14:23
World number one women's fencer Katrina Lehis along with the rest of the national team is poised to take part Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong this week.
Estonia to shift to mostly two-person ambulance crews by 2028
https://news.err.ee/1610082607/estonia-to-shift-to-mostly-two-person-ambulance-crews-by-2028
Published: July 21, 2026 13:59
Estonia's ambulance service is to be overhauled and a more streamlined structure will enter work from 2028, mostly using two-person crews and aimed at regional standardization.
Turkish Airlines suspected of using Russian airspace on flight from Tallinn
Published: July 21, 2026 13:27
A Turkish Airlines aircraft operating a passenger flight from Tallinn to Istanbul on 12 July allegedly ended up over Russian territory during the flight.
Mihkel Mariusz Jezierski: Students expect clear rules for using AI
https://news.err.ee/1610082448/mihkel-mariusz-jezierski-students-expect-clear-rules-for-using-ai
Published: July 21, 2026 13:20
Discussions held with roughly a thousand Estonian high school students revealed one important conclusion: the need for clearer agreements on the use of artificial intelligence in learning. Uncertainty is students' biggest concern, writes Mihkel Mariusz…
19th century Estonian settlers in Caucasus linked malaria to hard work, raw berries
Published: July 21, 2026 12:39
An Estonian National Museum (ERM) expert has shed light on how Estonian settlers in the Caucasus region dealt with the scourge of malaria, at a time when the illness was poorly understood.
EU won't revise ETS2, Commission official tells Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1610082397/eu-won-t-revise-ets2-commission-official-tells-estonia
Published: July 21, 2026 12:00
Infringement proceedings have already been launched against the member states that have not transposed the extended emissions trading system ETS2, said Helena Braun, head of the policy division at the European Commission Representation in Estonia.
Vocational school demand uneven as Tallinn questions girls' interest
https://news.err.ee/1610082394/vocational-school-demand-uneven-as-tallinn-questions-girls-interest
Published: July 21, 2026 11:37
Thousands of spots remain available in vocational education programs across Estonia, as schools work to attract students amid changing interests and enrollment trends.
Rising insolvencies could threaten Estonia's internal security, agency says
Published: July 21, 2026 11:15
The Competition Authority has warned in an appeal to Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) that insolvency is becoming a major problem and could pose a threat to the country's internal security.
ERR in the US: Spain fans travel far and wide to see World Cup victory
https://news.err.ee/1610082364/err-in-the-us-spain-fans-travel-far-and-wide-to-see-world-cup-victory
Published: July 21, 2026 10:38
Spanish fans on both sides of the Atlantic have been celebrating the team's World Cup win on Sunday, with many making the journey to the United States to watch the final in person.
Estonian expert: Larger Middle East war likely
https://news.err.ee/1610082355/estonian-expert-larger-middle-east-war-likely
Published: July 21, 2026 10:00
Middle East expert Peeter Raudsik says in an interview that the United States will likely intensify its strikes on Iran and the war will expand further.
Gallery: European RC car racing champions crowned in Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1610082331/gallery-european-rc-car-racing-champions-crowned-in-estonia
Published: July 21, 2026 09:19
While rally stars battled in Southern Estonia, remote control (RC) cars raced near Rakvere as Estonia hosted Europe's top electric buggy championship for the first time.
Tartu's open-air market set to shrink as vendors and shoppers dwindle
https://news.err.ee/1610082232/tartu-s-open-air-market-set-to-shrink-as-vendors-and-shoppers-dwindle
Published: July 21, 2026 08:51
A historic market in Tartu is outgrowing demand as fewer small growers and shoppers visit, reflecting broader changes in how Estonians buy and sell local produce.
EIS leads 55% rise in state spending on private PR firms
https://news.err.ee/1610082319/eis-leads-55-rise-in-state-spending-on-private-pr-firms
Published: July 21, 2026 08:18
Estonian state and public institutions' spending on public relations last year was up 1.5 times compared with the figure for 2023, Postimees reported.
Foreign Ministry's Ukraine bureau chief: Ukraine's soldiers can't afford to be shaken by political upheaval
Published: July 21, 2026 07:45
Although the dismissal of Ukraine's defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked a wave of protests in the country, frontline soldiers cannot allow political maneuvering to influence them, said Gert Antsu, director of the Estonian Foreign Ministry's…
Tallinn Film City studio complex construction to begin this winter
https://news.err.ee/1610082280/tallinn-film-city-studio-complex-construction-to-begin-this-winter
Published: July 21, 2026 07:26
Tallinnfilm director Joonas Tartu told ERR that active construction work is expected to begin this winter. If everything goes according to plan, the studio complex will be completed in two years.
Discarded e-cigarettes in battery bins still easily accessible to children
Published: July 21, 2026 07:04
Improperly discarded e-cigarettes which have ended up in battery collection boxes at supermarkets and other stores can sometimes be accessible to minors.
Stalin-era ceiling mural covered up at Tallinn cultural center
https://news.err.ee/1610082115/stalin-era-ceiling-mural-covered-up-at-tallinn-cultural-center
Published: July 21, 2026 06:25
A Stalinist-era mural on the ceiling of the theater at Tallinn's Mere Cultural Center has been covered up and a hammer and sickle emblem taken down as efforts to remove Soviet symbols in Estonia's public spaces continue.
Several Estonians on global crews behind World Cup ceremony broadcasts
Published: July 21, 2026 05:43
Estonia didn't qualify for this year's World Cup, but Estonian crew members were behind the scenes, helping bring the tournament's ceremony broadcasts to TV viewers.
Hungary's OTP Bank to buy Luminor
https://news.err.ee/1610082103/hungary-s-otp-bank-to-buy-luminor
Published: July 21, 2026 04:56
OTP Bank has signed an agreement to acquire Luminor, the third-largest banking group in the Baltic region, as it looks to expand its presence in the region.
University students start inventorying Estonia's Soviet monumental art
Published: July 21, 2026 04:55
Students from the Estonian Academy of Arts and Tallinn University will travel across Estonia during a summer internship to document work for which there is no comprehensive national overview.
Pärnu Music Festival draws nearly 35,000 in person and online
https://news.err.ee/1610081722/parnu-music-festival-draws-nearly-35-000-in-person-and-online
Published: July 20, 2026 14:19
The 16th Pärnu Music Festival drew nearly 35,000 concertgoers and online viewers this year, with global talent, Estonian premieres and the renowned Järvi family of conductors.
Kaupo Meiel: The winners and losers of this summer at halftime
https://news.err.ee/1610081725/kaupo-meiel-the-winners-and-losers-of-this-summer-at-halftime
Published: July 20, 2026 13:55
Summer is probably the only season everyone wants to emerge from as a winner, notes Kaupo Meiel.
Prosecutor's Office stretches deadline in high‑stakes Isamaa case
https://news.err.ee/1610081659/prosecutor-s-office-stretches-deadline-in-high-stakes-isamaa-case
Published: July 20, 2026 13:20
Although the Prosecutor's Office initially aimed to issue a procedural decision in June or July regarding the suspicion brought against Isamaa party, the complexity of the case has pushed the timeline back.
More foreign and complex cases drive Tallinn push to revamp vital statistics funding
Published: July 20, 2026 12:41
Tallinn is urging the Ministry of the Interior to update its funding model for vital statistics and population register services as workloads outpace current state funding.
Veteran diplomat: NATO's deterrence is meant to work primarily in Putin's mind
Published: July 20, 2026 12:05
Only after Russia's full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO became a "military machine," operating with the assumption that war could start at any moment, says outgoing Estonian ambassador to NATO Jüri Luik.
Minister: Closure of Estonia's border with Russia depends on threat assessment
Published: July 20, 2026 11:50
Estonia's eastern border will stay open as there is no immediate threat from Russia, although the country is prepared to close it if the situation changes, Minister of Interior Igor Taro (Eesti 200) said on Monday.
Justice ministry cracks down on minors' access to tobacco products
https://news.err.ee/1610081611/justice-ministry-cracks-down-on-minors-access-to-tobacco-products
Published: July 20, 2026 11:24
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs is set to introduce a series of new rules to curb minors' access to tobacco products, including limiting flavorings, raising fine rates and selling goods from abroad.
Tallinn takes movies outdoors with summer screenings across the city
https://news.err.ee/1610081509/tallinn-takes-movies-outdoors-with-summer-screenings-across-the-city
Published: July 20, 2026 10:43
As summer evenings grow shorter, movie nights in Tallinn are moving outdoors, with screenings at Harjumägi, Ülemiste City and in Lasnamäe featuring classics and cult hits.
Estonian winter barley harvest starts with strong yields
https://news.err.ee/1610081518/estonian-winter-barley-harvest-starts-with-strong-yields
Published: July 20, 2026 10:10
Many farmers have started harvesting winter barley. Yields are above average, but there are concerns about lodging in some areas and uneven ripening.
Estonian hunters deploy drones to keep African swine fever from farms
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Published: July 20, 2026 09:27
Hunters in Estonia are using drones to detect wild boar near pig farms in a new effort to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF) back to domestic herds.
Gallery: Wagner's 'Das Rheingold' staged in full for first time at Saaremaa Opera Days
Published: July 20, 2026 08:55
Eesti Kontsert and Vanemuine will present Richard Wagner's 1874 opera tetralogy "The Ring of the Nibelung" as a full staged production for the first time in Estonia at the Saaremaa Opera Days. This year, the first part of the cycle, "Das Rheingold,"…
Summer brigades give teens abroad a chance to work in Estonia
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Published: July 20, 2026 08:15
While the Estonian Foreign Ministry has so far organized language camps for Estonian children living abroad, this year teenagers were sent to work for the first time. Young people who came from far away are very happy with this kind of Estonian summer.
Ospreys return to Western Estonia as rivers recover
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Published: July 20, 2026 07:36
Protected ospreys are nesting in Western Estonia again in a comeback ornithologists say reflects healthier rivers and successful habitat restoration efforts.
Tallinn plans elaborate winter decorations across city districts
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Published: July 20, 2026 07:00
Tallinn plans to give its districts more freedom this winter to decorate their neighborhoods with holiday lighting, while the city will take responsibility for lighting major roads.
Drone‑defense system on Estonia's eastern border still in early development
Published: July 20, 2026 06:15
The first sections of Estonia's southeast border have been equipped with drone‑monitoring devices. The system is complex and uses several different technologies to detect unmanned aircraft.
Retailer: License fee would increase alcohol prices for customers
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Published: July 20, 2026 05:28
Retailers have said plans to introduce a new fee for alcohol licenses would push up prices for consumers and may reduce the number of stores selling beer, wine and spirits.
Toyota driver Sami Pajari wins Rally Estonia after dominating weekend
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Published: July 19, 2026 12:54
Finland's Sami Pajari (Toyota) won Rally Estonia, marking his maiden World Rally Championship (WRC) win on the roads of South Estonia. Estonia's Robert Virves pushed himself to the limit to win the second-tier WRC2 class.
Gallery: XXI Hiiu Folk festival day one
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Published: July 19, 2026 12:25
The annual Hiiu Folk festival began Friday, bringing music lovers to Estonia's second largest island for the weekend-long event.
Tallinn deputy mayor suggests Old Town property sell-offs amid vacancies
Published: July 19, 2026 10:46
The City of Tallinn is weighing the future of dilapidated Old Town properties, with a deputy mayor suggesting sales of some municipal buildings.
35th anniversary of restoration of Estonian independence to see extensive events
Published: July 19, 2026 09:31
Estonia is to mark the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence on August 20 with a more extended program of celebrations than usual for the day.
Four treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after visiting Tallinn spa
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Published: July 19, 2026 07:48
Four people required emergency medical treatment after inhaling carbon monoxide at a spa center in Tallinn.
Estonia getting new British deployment tailored to its battlefield needs
Published: July 19, 2026 07:31
Estonia is getting beefed-up British forces from 2027, with 300 extra troops and drones with ranges of up to 250 kilometers, reflecting lessons from the Ukraine war.
Swan family rescued after wreaking havoc on busy Tallinn highway
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Published: July 19, 2026 06:20
A family of swans brought traffic to a standstill on a major Tallinn thoroughfare Friday, and first responders had to be called to deal with them safely, Maaleht reported.
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